Choosing to avoid AC on TPAC again...
Aug 12, 2013, 10:24 am
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Aug 12, 2013, 3:57 pm
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lol I really don't mind paying $500 extra to fly from Canada, and I live in New York. Reasons why are a) more miles ; b) some of the hottest FAs I've had have been on AC, though it seems most SD's are now men (smfh); c) better chance of upgrading on AC; etc. The most important factor is #3.
Aug 12, 2013, 8:07 pm
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Fortunately that date in MCO is something I could benefit from doing. No brainer.
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Aug 12, 2013, 8:21 pm
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Men SDs make up stupid rules that the women don't enforce re: kindles on takeoff and wireless mouse in the air. Especially the girly one who I've had the misfortune of flying with 3 times from LAX-YYZ, what are the odds !?!?! - he's a nice guy but insistent that wireless mouse not be used, ...?
Aug 13, 2013, 5:16 am
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AC fares TPAC to PEK are now a often a tad cheaper than going to PVG, finally some adjustment to competition on that route... So I guess we need to see Shenzhen Air or China Eastern or China Southern put a direct route to Toronto and we might finally get more rational pricing on these legs.... But then again, I'm probably just being hopeful...
Aug 13, 2013, 8:20 am
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AC fares TPAC to PEK are now a often a tad cheaper than going to PVG, finally some adjustment to competition on that route... So I guess we need to see Shenzhen Air or China Eastern or China Southern put a direct route to Toronto and we might finally get more rational pricing on these legs.... But then again, I'm probably just being hopeful...
I do hope for more Chinese service to Canada, as well as more EK/EY/QR service, to hopefully bring down fares in this overpriced market!
(Even xSIN I have seen some tickets to Europe cheaper on a cpm basis from BA than xYVR, and SIN isn't exactly known for being the cheapest airport to fly out of!)
Aug 13, 2013, 8:25 am
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Men SDs make up stupid rules that the women don't enforce re: kindles on takeoff and wireless mouse in the air. Especially the girly one who I've had the misfortune of flying with 3 times from LAX-YYZ, what are the odds !?!?! - he's a nice guy but insistent that wireless mouse not be used, ...?
Rules schmules. My problem is that I have the misfortune of constantly being seated next to a large, smelly, farty, mind-in-the-gutter, male SE most times I fly J!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Aug 13, 2013, 11:13 am
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Men SDs make up stupid rules that the women don't enforce re: kindles on takeoff and wireless mouse in the air. Especially the girly one who I've had the misfortune of flying with 3 times from LAX-YYZ, what are the odds !?!?! - he's a nice guy but insistent that wireless mouse not be used, ...?
In any event, how hard is it to turn off your mouse during take off? The rule is anything with an on/off/battery/electric should be off.
Aug 13, 2013, 11:20 am
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Usually I find your posts funny. This one not so much. I really, really dislike how you describe the SD as being "girly". This is the kind of bullying children engage in (usually referring to sexual orientation) and I'm sad to see adults engaging in it as well. Though it does explain where kids pick it up. If you know this SD and this is just some inside joke and I've completely missed it, then maybe I'm overreacting.
In any event, how hard is it to turn off your mouse during take off? The rule is anything with an on/off/battery/electric should be off.
In any event, how hard is it to turn off your mouse during take off? The rule is anything with an on/off/battery/electric should be off.
And I'm happy turning my mouse off during takeoff, but to be told during a five hour flight that you can't use a wireless mouse is ridiculous. This FA and one other are the only ones that are sticklers for the rule, in my experience.
Aug 13, 2013, 11:43 am
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I apologize I didn't mean it in an offensive way.
And I'm happy turning my mouse off during takeoff, but to be told during a five hour flight that you can't use a wireless mouse is ridiculous. This FA and one other are the only ones that are sticklers for the rule, in my experience.
And I'm happy turning my mouse off during takeoff, but to be told during a five hour flight that you can't use a wireless mouse is ridiculous. This FA and one other are the only ones that are sticklers for the rule, in my experience.
Did I misread? You can't use your mouse for the WHOLE flight!? Since when is that even a rule??
Aug 13, 2013, 12:00 pm
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I apologize I didn't mean it in an offensive way.
And I'm happy turning my mouse off during takeoff, but to be told during a five hour flight that you can't use a wireless mouse is ridiculous. This FA and one other are the only ones that are sticklers for the rule, in my experience.
And I'm happy turning my mouse off during takeoff, but to be told during a five hour flight that you can't use a wireless mouse is ridiculous. This FA and one other are the only ones that are sticklers for the rule, in my experience.
Aug 13, 2013, 12:01 pm
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Aug 13, 2013, 3:53 pm
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Aug 13, 2013, 4:56 pm
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Yes, but there is also a rule against peripheral devices, which would cover off a wired mouse even if it doesn't receive or transmit. I'm speculating, but I'd expect the rule against peripheral devices is due to safety in the event of an evacuation (e.g. if you have laptops with a bunch of wired devices connected, it presents a potential hazard for tripping/tangling).
Aug 13, 2013, 5:52 pm
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Yes, but there is also a rule against peripheral devices, which would cover off a wired mouse even if it doesn't receive or transmit. I'm speculating, but I'd expect the rule against peripheral devices is due to safety in the event of an evacuation (e.g. if you have laptops with a bunch of wired devices connected, it presents a potential hazard for tripping/tangling).
